Tag: Women
Philippine Protestant Church women sound alarm over ‘red-tagging,’ ‘persecution’
"Red-tagging ... are wielded against women who exercise their right to dissent and speak out against injustice”
Women take center stage in Philippines’ annual ‘Word Conference’
We reflect on the inspiring lives of women in the Bible whose faith is so great
Pope Francis explains why women cannot be ordained priests
“And why can a woman not enter ordained ministry? It is because the Petrine principle has no place for that,” the pope said
‘Women often targeted in discrimination against Christian minorities’
"In many countries where religious persecution is still rife, violence against women is often used as a weapon of discrimination”
Church project offers hope to women in India’s border town
“I impart the necessary knowledge and motivate them to put in significant effort so that they can gain the respect of their families"
Pope Francis: ‘We have to keep fighting for women’s equality’
“The fight for women’s rights is an ongoing fight because in some places women have equality with men but in other places they do not”
Silent no more: Nepal’s wartime rape survivors demand recognition
Critics say Nepal's truth and reconciliation process has been poorly designed from the outset and plagued by chronic funding shortfalls
Ethnic minorities in Lao struggle with pregnancy-related deaths and infant mortality
Poverty is widespread in Laos, and is especially severe for children from the dozens of ethnic minority groups who live in rural areas
FABC 50: Youth, women empowerment issues raised at Asian bishops’ general...
The day’s discussions focused on the “concerns for, and role of, the youth in the Church” and “new pathways for the role of women"
Christian women movement in India to accept transpersons, LGBT+ as members
“We stand strongest when we stand together, allowing God’s grace to work through us,” said the group
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